Electronic ear bud recommendations

[AdmiralKirk]

I recently went to an audiologist to have custom ear pro made for me.  However it wasn't exactly cheap. 

[Burnett]

I recently went to an audiologist to have custom ear pro made for me.  However it wasn't exactly cheap. 

Which brand are you getting?

[AdmiralKirk]

DefendEar Digital Hunter

[Steenbeen]

I have tried a few different types of electronic plugs.  Since HSA/FSA money will cover "ear plugs" and not "muffs", I have used some leftover money at the end of the year to try a few different types.

Etymotic Gunnsport Pro: These offer great hearing protection and offer the most natural hearing when on the normal setting.  I found these the most comfortable, with the typical 3 flange silicone inserts. These are my favorites, except they use the hearing aid batteries, which have a 6-7 day lifespan.  This is whether you use them or not, it's just how the battery works when you pull the little film tab off.  Since these batteries are also covered by FSA money, it's not a big deal but still a bit of a pain in the butt.

Walker Silencer plugs: These came with the case to charge them, which works great.  I found these very uncomfortable and the sound wasn't very good.  The phone app to use them was also a PITA and I don't think it even works anymore.

I recently got the Caldwell emax shadows with bluetooth.  They are fairly comfortable, have a good charging case like the walkers, but the sound is absolutely horrible.  I also hate the touch sensitive volume/phone connection "buttons", as I always turn them on/off or my phone starts playing music when I put them in, which is irritating as hell when you're at the firing line when it happens.

Overall, I like the Etymotics best of the 3, but they are also the most expensive and don't have bluetooth.  I"m hoping Etymotic will come out with some rechargeable buds with bluetooth in the near future, as I will try them immediately.